Production date: between -1000 and -750
type(s) of object(s): archaeology, metal, metal arts, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, luristan
name(s): symbolic object, standard - sign (archaeology)
materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting
location of discovery:
luristan (province)
dimensions - artwork:
height: 18. 6cm
width: 7. 5cm
thickness: 2. 1cm
description:
the standard is composed of a central tubular figure, the body extremely schematic and disproportionately elongated. It has arms slightly bent at the elbow, and whose hands grip the necks of wild animals with open mouths. Human-like faces appear at his stomach. The lower part of the standard mixes without it being possible to truly distinguish the bodies of the wild animals and the character. Mode of acquisition: purchase
date of acquisition: 18–12–1930
institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris
inventory number: m. C. 7649. Date: Entre -1000 et -750.
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